LPG cylinder rates on May 25: Here’s how much domestic and commercial gas costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru today | Today’s news
Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in major Indian cities remained unchanged on Monday, May 25, despite the US-Iran war pushing fuel prices – petrol, diesel, CNG – up to ₹5 per liter in 10 days.
According to the latest rates released by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder continues at ₹913 in Delhi, ₹912.50 in Mumbai, ₹939 in Calcutta and ₹928.50 in Chennai.
The decision not to raise domestic cooking gas prices comes even as global oil and LPG markets remain volatile amid fears of supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.
International benchmark prices for liquefied petroleum gas have fluctuated in recent weeks, mainly due to concerns over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
However, the cost of commercial LPG has increased as the price of 19kg LPG cylinders has increased by more than ₹900 last month. Prices remained largely stable thereafter.
Reports suggest that state-owned oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, are absorbing some of the losses from domestic LPG sales as global prices rise.
LPG prices in India are usually revised at the beginning of every month based on changes in global oil prices, exchange rates, transportation costs and government subsidy decisions.
Domestic LPG prices are particularly politically sensitive due to their direct impact on household spending. For now, Indian households continue to get temporary relief as cooking gas prices remain unchanged despite growing uncertainty in global energy markets.
13 LPG cargo stranded in the Persian Gulf
The center said it wanted to ensure the return of its ships stranded in the Persian Gulf before sending any vessels back to refuel.
“Our priority is to get all our ships out of the Strait of Hormuz,” said Mukesh Mangal, additional secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, according to a previous report in LiveMint.
India will send vessels west of the Strait of Hormuz “when the situation is appropriate,” he added.
He said 13 Indian-flagged vessels and one Indian-owned vessel were still stuck on the western side of the strait.
Thirteen vessels carrying energy cargoes, mostly LPG, have so far passed through the strait since it was effectively closed due to the conflict, he said.
